As the temperatures start to plummet in the fall, there are many plants that will benefit from a layer of mulch to get them ...

Knowing when to add a second layer of mulch can insulate your plants, protect soil from extreme temperatures, and ensure ...

Celeste Scott plants in different types of mulch and Joellen Dimond talks about diseases of annuals. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, UT Extension Horticulture Specialist ...

If your garden feels a little crowded or some plants are looking tired, fall is the perfect time to give your perennials a ...

Fall and winter precipitation can be unpredictable. Even with cooler weather, garden soil is at its best with consistent moisture. A layer of mulch acts as a barrier to moisture evaporation allowing ...

Would you like to dress up your tree with a garden around it? That’s fine — as long as it consists of compatible plants in the ground, and is not a raised planter. Raised planters are a common sight ...

Q: We won’t move to Las Vegas until after June 1, and I am excited about using a raised bed. I’m guessing that’s too late to start a salsa garden, so what are my options? Wait until next spring?

Many years ago early in my agriculture/gardening career, I discovered a book written by a woman who developed a novel way of gardening. Ruth Stout’s gardening technique involved applying layers of ...

Many have asked if trees and shrubs should be planted in the fall. Newly planted shrubs and trees fare well at this time of ...

Whether you're growing a container garden or a new in-ground garden, growing plants from seeds is definitely doable. Among the easiest plants to grow from seed are vegetables such as greens, peas, ...

To ensure success for your crops, direct-sow seeds as early as possible in August. If your frost date is rapidly approaching, look for fast-maturing crops or plant starts instead of sowing seeds. It ...